Talk Like a Man Podcast

This episode's guest is Ryan McKee, Assistant Professor of Instruction at Temple University's Barnett College of Public Health. We discuss his work and advocacy on fraternity hazing as well as his work at Temple, his own experience with fraternity life, fatherhood, and the cultural influences that shaped him and his worldview. •

Learn more about the co-hosts and the MCGC here: menscenterphilly.org/ •

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Theme music by Lee Rosevere: freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rosevere/

We launch Season 3 with Mark Grayson, author of Getting Naked: A Field Guide for Men. Mark spent years as an entrepreneur before becoming a columnist for The Good Men Project and writing Getting Naked. He is also the founding director of Trinity Spiritual Center in Southport, CT. In this interview, we discuss Mark's life as well as key elements of his book: the limitations of "man box" culture; the importance of being naked, physically and emotionally; our need to connect with all sides of ourselves; what we gain from stillness and retreat; and why we need to redefine success. •

Learn more about the co-hosts and the MCGC here: menscenterphilly.org/ •

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Support the show at Patreon: www.patreon.com/talklikeaman •

Theme music by Lee Rosevere: freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rosevere/

David Palumbo is an award-winning freelance illustrator working primarily in the dark fantasy genre. A graduate of the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, Dave has worked with Marvel, Wizards of the Coast, Tor Books, The New Yorker, and others. In this interview, we discuss his 1980s childhood; the importance of artistic integrity; how his work subverts gender and racial tropes within his genre; the evolution of illustrations at companies like Wizards of the Coast; and much more. • Dave's work can be found here: http://www.dvpalumbo.com/ •

Learn more about the co-hosts and the MCGC here: menscenterphilly.org/ •

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Support the show at Patreon: www.patreon.com/talklikeaman •

Theme music by Lee Rosevere: freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rosevere/

Dr. Thomas Gordon, former director of Early Childhood Services at Jefferson, former University of Pennsylvania professor, founder and current principal of TAGA Consulting, joins us for a powerful conversation about his history growing up in the Jim Crow south. He describes his and his family's experiences of racism and his own journey of educational and professional achievement. As an expert on leadership, Dr. Gordon also shares his insights on that important topic. • You can find Dr. Gordon at TAGA Consulting here: https://www.tagaconsulting.com/ •

Learn more about the co-hosts and the MCGC here: menscenterphilly.org/ •

Visit TLaM's web hub: www.talklikeaman.net •

Support the show at Patreon: www.patreon.com/talklikeaman •

Theme music by Lee Rosevere: freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rosevere/

This time we are joined by Brett Hopkins, whose alter ego is burlesque legend The Amazing Brettzo. Brett regales us with stories from his youth in New Jersey and Florida and discusses his creative influences; how his work plays with gender; the history and culture of burlesque; and the fine line between parody and self-parody. It's an always-entertaining, occasionally educational conversation! • Follow Brettzo on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebrettzo/ •

Learn more about the co-hosts and the MCGC here: menscenterphilly.org/ •

Visit TLaM's web hub: www.talklikeaman.net •

Support the show at Patreon: www.patreon.com/talklikeaman •

Theme music by Lee Rosevere: freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rosevere/

Derrick Pratt, Philadelphia-based community activist, organizer, and founder of We Embrace Fatherhood, joins us this episode. We discuss the importance of interpersonal connection; Derrick’s family history of activism; his organization’s mission; the rich history of Philadelphia's Mantua neighborhood; his love of hip-hop; leading by example; tips for educating young people in the age of social media; and how to be a voice to the voiceless. •

We Embrace Fatherhood: https://weembracefatherhood.org/ •

Learn more about the co-hosts and the MCGC here: menscenterphilly.org/ •

Visit TLaM's web hub: www.talklikeaman.net •

Support the show at Patreon: www.patreon.com/talklikeaman •

Theme music by Lee Rosevere: freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rosevere/

Dr. Niobe Way is the Steinhardt Professor of Applied Psychology at NYU and the author of many books on boyhood and the crisis of connection, including the just-released Rebels With a Cause: Reimagining Boys, Ourselves, and Our Culture. In this interview, we talk about the danger of coding maturity and success as strictly masculine; why our culture values emotional hardness over emotional softness; the psychology of mass shooters; the importance of feeling heard and seen; how to listen with curiosity; the emotional wisdom of 5-year-olds; how thinking and feeling are inseparable; the questions we should be asking teenagers; and the importance of telling thick vs thin stories. •

You can learn more about Dr. Way and her work here: https://steinhardt.nyu.edu/people/niobe-way •

Her book signing is happening here: https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/9780062173241-0 •

Learn more about the co-hosts and the MCGC here: menscenterphilly.org/ •

Visit TLaM's web hub: www.talklikeaman.net •

Support the show at Patreon: www.patreon.com/talklikeaman •

Theme music by Lee Rosevere: freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rosevere/

Carlos Bradley is a former National Football League player, Wake Forest stand out college athlete, and current certified master trainer at AFC Fitness in the Philadelphia suburbs. He is also the president of The International Student Athlete Academy and chairman of the board of SafrSports, an organization working to reduce head injuries in contact sports.

In this interview, we discuss the importance of education; what Carlos learned from teachers and coaches in his life; current trends in college athletics; the warrior spirit; stories of challenge, persistence, and the need for social support; and Carlos's work with SafrSports and the ISAA.

Find out more about Carlos Bradley's work here:

https://isaasports.com/

https://safrsports.com/

Learn more about the co-hosts and the MCGC here: menscenterphilly.org/

Visit TLaM's web hub: www.talklikeaman.net

Support the show at Patreon: www.patreon.com/talklikeaman

Theme music by Lee Rosevere: freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rosevere/

Amelia Innis, LMFT joins us to talk about her work with Terry Real's Relational Life Therapy model; the inner child versus the wise adult; the importance of leverage; icons of positive masculinity and fatherhood; men's friendships; and the joy her work has brought her.

Amelia's practice: https://www.thetherapygroup.com/therapist-list/amelia-innis

Learn more about the co-hosts and the MCGC here: https://menscenterphilly.org/

Visit TLaM's web hub: www.talklikeaman.net

Support the show at Patreon: www.patreon.com/talklikeaman

Theme music by Lee Rosevere: freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rosevere/

Our guest this episode is London-based songwriter Todd Henkin. We discuss Todd's hike across Montana and his thoughts on British versus American masculinity; gender as performance; power and responsibility; teachable moments; and his fascinating songwriting process.

Find out more about Todd and the Lullaby Project here: https://www.toddhenkin.com/

Learn more about the co-hosts and the MCGC here: menscenterphilly.org/

Visit TLaM's web hub: www.talklikeaman.net

Support the show at Patreon: www.patreon.com/talklikeaman

Theme music by Lee Rosevere: freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rosevere/